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Dubai English Speaking School - College

Tuition Fees & Cost Breakdown 2026

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Curriculum
British
KHDA
Outstanding
Location
Dubai, Academic City
Fees
AED 84K - 91K
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Tuition Fees

Grade LevelAnnual Tuition
Grade 6 / Year 7
AED 84,326
Grade 7 / Year 8
AED 84,326
Grade 8 / Year 9
AED 84,326
Grade 9 / Year 10
AED 84,326
Grade 10 / Year 11
AED 84,326
Grade 11 / Year 12
AED 90,633
Grade 12 / Year 13
AED 90,633
Fees are subject to change. Please verify with the school for the most current rates.

Payment Terms

3
Installments
40/30/30
Payment Methods
Credit/Debit Card (via SKIPLY app)Bank TransferBank Cash Deposit

Term 1 due 1st September 2025; Term 2 due 5th January 2026; Term 3 due 6th April 2026. Sibling discounts are calculated for the full year and applied in the Term 2 invoice. Bank transfer payments should reference the child's full name or parent account code and reason for payment; remittance advice to be emailed to remittances@dess.sch.ae.

Additional Costs

Acceptance Fee (Years 7–10)

AED 5000
one-time

Non-refundable; deducted from first term's tuition fee invoice

Acceptance Fee (Year 12 Sixth Form)

AED 7500
one-time

Non-refundable; deducted from first term's tuition fee invoice

GCSE / GCE Examination Fees

AED
per-exam

Invoiced separately; amount not specified. Contact Examinations Officer for details.

External Examination Fees (e.g. music, dance)

AED
per-exam

Invoiced separately; amount not specified

Discounts & Offers

Sibling Discount – 3rd Child
5% discount on tuition fees for the third sibling (youngest) in a family paying full fees across any DESS campus
Sibling Discount – 4th Child
10% discount on tuition fees for the fourth sibling (youngest) and 5% discount for the second youngest sibling
Sibling Discount – 5th Child and Beyond
10% discount on tuition fees for any child after the fourth sibling, in addition to discounts applied to earlier siblings

Value for Money

Dubai English Speaking School – College (DESS College) offers a British curriculum for students in Years 7 through 13, located in Academic City, Dubai. For the 2025–26 academic year, tuition fees are set at AED 84,326 per year for Years 7–11 and AED 90,633 per year for Sixth Form (Years 12–13). These fees are payable in three termly instalments, with the largest payment due at the start of Term 1 in September. DESS College has consistently been rated Outstanding by DSIB, reflecting a strong value proposition for families seeking a high-quality British secondary education in Dubai.

Fees do not include charges for GCSE and GCE (A-Level) examinations, or any external examinations such as music or dance, which are invoiced separately. An Acceptance Fee of AED 5,000 (Years 7–10) or AED 7,500 (Year 12 Sixth Form) is payable upon accepting a place; this fee is non-refundable but is deducted from the first term's tuition invoice. Families are encouraged to review the full fee schedule and contact the Finance Department for further details on payment options.

DESS College offers a sibling discount for families enrolling three or more children across any DESS campus. The discount is applied in the Term 2 invoice and scales with the number of siblings enrolled. Fees can be paid via the SKIPLY mobile app by credit card, or by bank transfer to Emirates NBD. The school's fee levels are broadly in line with other Outstanding-rated British secondary schools in Dubai, reflecting the school's premium facilities, strong academic results, and comprehensive extracurricular provision.

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